U.S. Economy

Dollar Tree sees surprising surge in higher-income customers earning over $100,000, with 60% of new shoppers from affluent households seeking value amid economic pressures.

Grand Canyon South Rim faces water emergency as broken pipeline forces hotel closures. Park remains open for day visits while water repairs continue.

Macy's achieved its highest sales in three years as its turnaround plan shows results with consecutive quarterly growth at its flagship stores.

Oil and gas prices are set to drop by 2026, with Brent crude falling to $55 per barrel and retail gas reaching $3 per gallon, according to new EIA projections.

National gas prices hit a $2.99 average, saving families money on fuel costs, with the lowest prices in Texas and Louisiana while California remains highest.

Newell Brands to close 20 Yankee Candle stores and cut 900 jobs as part of an optimization plan to streamline operations and align with shopping trends.

Small businesses generate nearly half of U.S. GDP and anticipate 20% of annual sales from Small Business Saturday, making local shopping crucial, according to the SBA.

Record $6.4 billion Thanksgiving online spending surge driven by massive discounts up to 28% off electronics, 25% off apparel, and strong Cyber Week deals.

Over half of homebuyers now consider Thanksgiving hosting when house hunting, with Gen Z and millennials leading the trend at 60% each, a new survey shows.

Dick's Sporting Goods plans to close underperforming Foot Locker stores following its $2.4 billion acquisition to boost profitability and growth.

Nearly 30 states now offer gas under $3 per gallon for Thanksgiving travel, with Oklahoma leading at $2.50 while California tops out at $4.63 per gallon.

Despite real estate challenges, 10 U.S. cities saw major home value gains since the pandemic, with some properties increasing over 80% in six years.

Gap CEO Richard Dickson announces aggressive expansion into beauty and accessories, appointing industry veterans to lead the strategic push.

The rural housing affordability crisis deepens as income needed to buy a home jumped 105.8% since the pandemic, requiring $74,508 annually compared to $36,206 in 2019.

September jobs report surprises with 119,000 new positions added, more than double economists' forecasts, as government shutdown delayed crucial economic data release.

Verizon will lay off more than 13,000 workers as new CEO Dan Schulman implements an aggressive cost-cutting strategy to compete with AT&T and T-Mobile.

President Trump's energy policies drive Thanksgiving gas prices to $3.02 per gallon as the White House credits "drill, baby, drill" agenda for savings.

More than half of U.S. homes lost value in the past year, the highest share since 2012's Great Recession aftermath, new research shows.

Panera unveils "RISE" strategy to boost stagnant sales growth, targeting $7 billion in systemwide revenue by 2028 through a menu refresh and restaurant expansion.

President Donald Trump addressed affordability in America during a speech at the McDonald's Impact Summit in Washington, D.C., on Monday evening.